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Jake Knapp Clinches Maiden PGA Tour Title with Mexico Open Triumph

Jake Knapp secured his first PGA Tour title by overcoming a late challenge from Sami Valimaki at the Mexico Open at Vidanta. Knapp finished the week at 19 under with a final-round 71 holding off Valimaki by two shots. Despite losing his four shots lead, Knapp’s solid play in the finishing stretch secured the victory.

Valimaki closed the gap but couldn’t overtake Knapp who earned a spot in prestigious upcoming events. Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre finished tied for sixth while defending champion Tony Finau ended in a share of 13th. The PGA Tour now heads to Florida for a series of events starting with the Cognizant Classic at PGA National.

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